Italy · TRAIN EXPERIENCES
20 tours
These are the 15 best Scenic Train Trips in Italy. Each one carries its price, its running time and the detail that actually decides it, so you can pick and get on with the rest of the trip.
Skip-the-line Pompeii by train from Sorrento with an expert guide, English audio devices, and 2 hours on site plus time to wander.
“Gino was informative and hilarious. we lost him on our tour but feel this may have been our fault. we left out radios with the corner shop reception”
Rome to Pompeii by high-speed train, skip-the-line ruins with an archaeologist guide, plus Vesuvius winery tastings and lunch for a small group.
“I joined the one-day tour from Rome to Pompeii and a local winery, and it was a truly wonderful experience. Despite bad weather and road closures due to Winter Olympic events, Ida and Fabrizio did an amazing job arranging everything smoothly and making sure the group was well taken care of. Ida’s explanations at Pompeii were especially impressive. She brought history to life by describing what society was like back then and how people actually lived day to day. It made the ruins feel much more vivid and meaningful rather than just a sightseeing stop. The winery visit was also excellent, with great wine and a lovely atmosphere. I even…”
Small-group day trip from Milan to Lake Como and Lugano by train plus a 1-hour boat cruise of famous villas.
“Great trip! Mike definitely went above and beyond to make the experience nice for our small group. Was great to see some locations that were less touristy, and we had enough time at each location to enjoy what they had to offer.”
Train day trip from La Spezia to Cinque Terre villages with a guide, park entry, and Cinque Terre train card. 7 hours.
“We love how our tour guide, Lara, made sure that all of the people are together. She gave us enough time to shop and told us good spots where to eat and take the best photos. Thank you so much for taking care of us.”
Guided skip-the-line Pompeii day trip from Naples with round-trip train and expert explanations, plus practical tips for crowds and timing.
“It was good but I feel there was lots of standing around while we listened to the guide. I would have saw more of the site if I'd walked around on my own. Having said that, I enjoyed the guide, he was very friendly and informative”
Guided Pompeii highlights from Sorrento by train with priority entry, included admission, headsets, and an English guide in about 2 hours.
“Well organized. Guide, Mena, was wonderful. Be prepared to walk on heat and wear good shoes as Pompeii roads are ancient and not smooth.”
Small-group Milan to Lake Como, Tirano, and the Bernina UNESCO train to St. Moritz, with tight timing, big views, and a long day.
“This is one of the best excursions we've ever taken! Having a small group made it intimate and fun and our tour guide Raffaele was wonderful. The train was comfortable and windows were wide enough to see the majestic Alps. Highly recommend!!!!”
Semi-private, guided Ostia Antica day trip from Rome by train. Explore Decumanus Maximus, Baths of Neptune, amphitheater, and more.
“Ostia Antica has so much to see in understanding Romes past. It should be on everyone’s must see list.”
Take a small-group train trip from Rome to Ostia Antica, a remarkably preserved Roman port city with guided stops like the Baths of Neptune.
“Alberto was great. It was very hot and he always found shade. He obviously loves Ostia Antica and it shows. Knowledgable and fun. More people should go to OA it's a gem.”
High-speed Rome to Pompeii day trip: skip-the-line ruins tour plus vineyard lunch and wine tasting, with smooth train transfers.
“This is a first rate tour extremely well organised and informative. Combining modern high speed train travel, ancient history of Pompeii topped of with an excellent lunch and wine tasting. The highlight being the guided tour of the ruins. Our guide, Felicia, was exceptional and her passion for Pompeii, ancient and modern, was inspiring. Highly recommend this tour.”
Explore Cagliari’s Conti Vecchi saltworks, train through Santa Gilla Basin, and spot flamingos among white salt pans, with an expert Italian guide.
“Really great to visit the Conti Vecchi salt flats. Fascinating history and how it relates to the history of the area. Train ride was a great opportunity to see at close range how the salt process works with the added benefit of seeing the wide life that habits the area and the bonus of seeing many flamingos. Well worth a visit and very reasonably priced.”
Venice in one day from Rome by high-speed train, with vaporetto access and a Cannaregio cicchetto happy hour, guided checkpoints.
“It was amazing! Our tour guide AleBrando was so wonderful. Thank you for everything! Highly recommended.”
High-speed train from Rome to Venice with vaporetto canals, St Mark’s Square and Bridge of Sighs, plus a cicchetti aperitivo.
“Almudena was our guide. She was a terrific guide, very knowledgeable and great person to have this experience with. She is very patient explaining everything andp always with a smile. Will definitely book again and recommend to family and friends.”
Skip the ticket line at Royal Palace of Caserta, explore apartments and park with an audio guide, and optionally ride the train from Naples.
“Great combo for a morning/afternoon visit to such a photogenic (and cinematic) location in Campania. inStazione provided detailed communication and clear instructions along with train and entry ticket downloads via WhatsApp. They also provided the option of downloading apps for audio guides although I preferred to make use of the attraction's own audio guide option (similarly priced). Caserta is one amazing location to experience inside and out, from its expansive gardens to its beautiful royal apartments. I came to this location with a one-track mind as I mainly wanted to witness the staircase and central hall used as interiors for Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, which doubled…”
Rome to Florence by high-speed train with a small-group walking tour plus timed Uffizi entry, then free time to roam at your pace.
“The entire day was wonderful. Gabriele, our main guide for the tour did a great job. He was accommodating and had so much to point out. He made us feel like family. We also had an additional local guide for the museum who was incredibly knowledgeable. We had plenty of alone time to explore the city. Simply an amazing experience. Recommend.”
